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DE03 SLV

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Black Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 May 2027
Tests33 (22 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

103,062 mi
Last recorded103,062 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE03 SLV
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

22 pass 11 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 103,062 miles

General corrosion

Pass 15 May 2025 100,785 miles
Fail 14 May 2025 100,778 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Rear floor area near rear stabilizer arm (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Apr 2025 100,760 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

General condition of underside is corroded

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2024 96,398 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2024 96,395 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded across axle (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 May 2023 92,128 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2023 90,349 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all brake hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake / fuel pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2022 84,645 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both (5.3.2 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

front axle swivels corroded

Fail 30 Dec 2021 84,636 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush both (5.3.2 (c))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both (5.3.2 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

front axle swivels corroded

Pass 20 Jan 2021 81,052 miles

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both Rear Shocks (5.3.2 (c))

fuel pipes corroded

under vehicle various areas undersealed

Fail 13 Jan 2021 81,044 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded all 4 coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both Rear Shocks (5.3.2 (c))

fuel pipes corroded

under vehicle various areas undersealed

Pass 27 Jun 2019 75,309 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

front body frame behind radiator corroded

under vehicle various areas undersealed

Fail 27 Jun 2019 75,309 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

front body frame behind radiator corroded

under vehicle various areas undersealed

Pass 4 Jul 2018 72,151 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

all four shock absorber mounting bushes perished slight play

Pass 7 Jul 2017 68,272 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 67,645 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both rear tyres outer walls cracks/splits

both rear tyres treads cracks

eml light on dashboard

Fail 16 Mar 2017 67,605 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Steering wheel in a condition that hampers proper control steering wheel cover (2.1.1)

both rear tyres outer walls cracks/splits

both rear tyres treads cracks

eml light on dashboard

o/s/f diff seal leaking

Pass 1 Mar 2016 63,950 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2057015 (4.1.E.1)

engine management light on

exhaust rear silencer corroded and middle section bracket broken.but still secure

fuel pipes corroded

rear tyres cracking

Fail 1 Mar 2016 63,950 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2057015 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

engine management light on

exhaust rear silencer corroded and middle section bracket broken.but still secure

fuel pipes corroded

rear tyres cracking

Pass 17 Mar 2015 60,266 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

engine management light on

rear silencer corroded

rear tyres cracking

Pass 25 Mar 2014 56,657 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

engine management light on

exhaust rear silencer corroded

grease leak from offside front drive shaft seal

offside wiper blade split

Pass 2 Apr 2013 51,525 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

engine management light on

exhaust rear silencer corroded

grease leak from offside front drive shaft seal

offside rear tyre slightly cracking

Fail 2 Apr 2013 51,525 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

engine management light on

exhaust rear silencer corroded

grease leak from offside front drive shaft seal

offside rear tyre slightly cracking

Pass 1 May 2012 46,785 miles

engine management light on

o/s rear tyre starting to crack

Fail 3 Apr 2012 46,446 miles

Offside Front Front drive shaft coupling is excessively worn (2.5.C.1c)

engine management light on

grease leak from offside front drive shaft seal

offside rear tyre slightly cracking 2057015

Pass 13 Apr 2011 41,037 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2011 40,969 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has excessive play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

engine management light on

Pass 16 Apr 2010 33,730 miles

slight corrosion front to rear brake pipe

Pass 19 Jun 2009 31,461 miles

Offside front tyre perished

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 16 Jun 2008 28,337 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 19 Jun 2007 24,649 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2006 19,988 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

How Reliable is the Suzuki Jimny?

Based on 677,512 MOT tests across 43,507 vehicles.

76.0%
Pass Rate
3,858
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
43,507
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 18,210
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 11,190
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 7,055
position lamp(s) not working 6,970
Axle swivel joint has excessive play 5,518
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DE03 SLV is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Black with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2003 Suzuki Jimny models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.5% with a typical mileage of 57,891 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Suzuki Jimny fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 18,210 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DE03 SLV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki Jimny typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 23 years old, this Suzuki Jimny is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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DE03 SLV is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 20 May 2003.

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